We just dropped exciting updates for 2026! Mark your calendars! 🗓️
The official dates for our 2026 festival events were announced at our Festival Launch this past Thursday evening. Check out what's to come--you won't want to miss this!
Keep a special eye out for our signature events:
- March 13: Pink Tie Party presented by
@unionstationdc and
@designcuisine with support by
@allnipponairways. The theme is "Art of Fashion.” Get ready to be immersed in the world of fashion and strut your fashionable looks on the runway.
- March 21: Opening Ceremony co-presented with
@japanfoundation @jf_newyork now at NEW VENUE: DAR Constitution Hall
@todaysdar
- March 28: Blossom Kite Festival presented by
@amazon. Our Kite Competition is taking flight with a “Red, White and Bloom” theme in honor of America’s 250th!
- April 4: Petalpalooza® at Navy Yard will feature new component: Cherry Blast®
- April 11: National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade® presented by
@eventsdc. This year’s performers...